Horween London Bus Red Cavalier

London Bus Red Cavalier shares the fundamental characteristics of all Cavalier leathers, including chrome tanning with heavy vegetable re-tannage and hot stuffing with proprietary oils and waxes. This leather is almost identical to Horween's renowned Chromexcel but formulated to be slightly less oily while maintaining the distinctive pull-up effect that changes the leather's appearance when flexed or bent.

London Bus Red Cavalier undergoes Horween's comprehensive combination tanning process, which takes 28 working days and involves at least 89 separate processes. The leather begins with chrome tanning followed by a heavy vegetable re-tannage, combining the flexibility of chrome-tanned leather with the structure and character of vegetable-tanned leather.

The distinctive characteristics of Cavalier leather are achieved through hot stuffing, a process where proprietary oils and waxes are impregnated into the leather under heat. This process provides the rich appearance and strong pull-up effect characteristic of the leather. The hot stuffing uses high-quality ingredients including food-grade beef tallow and cosmetic-grade beeswax, maintaining Horween's traditional standards for material quality.

The specialized tanning process includes slight adjustments that allow Cavalier leather to achieve brighter colors and "brighter names" compared to standard leather production methods. These modifications enable the vibrant London Bus Red coloration while maintaining the leather's structural integrity and durability.

London Bus Red Cavalier exhibits a strong pull-up effect, which may be particularly striking due to Cavalier colors being lighter or more transparent than traditional leather colors. This pull-up effect occurs when the leather is folded or flexed, causing the oils and greases within the leather to create a tonal variation on the surface that shows contrast when bent.

The leather maintains a semi-soft firmness and demonstrates high durability with the characteristic strong pull-up and bright color retention that defines the Cavalier line. The natural grain structure remains visible, contributing to the gentle softness that characterizes Horween's premium leather products.

The visual and tactile properties are enhanced by the combination tanning method, which provides both the flexibility of chrome-tanned leather and the depth of character associated with vegetable-tanned leather. The result is a leather that balances structural integrity with the distinctive appearance properties that make it suitable for premium applications.

London Bus Red Cavalier is available in multiple weight and thickness options to accommodate various applications. The standard weight options include 3.5/4 oz (1.4-1.6mm), 4.5/5 oz (1.8-2.0mm), 6/7 oz (2.4-2.8mm), and 8/10 oz (3.2-4.0mm), providing flexibility for different manufacturing requirements.

The leather is suitable for a range of applications including watch straps, shoes, wallets, small leather goods, key chains, pet accessories, and bag straps. The combination of durability, visual appeal, and workability makes it appropriate for both functional and decorative leather goods where bright color and pull-up characteristics are desired.

Hide sides typically range between 16.5-20 square feet, following standard industry sizing for premium leather distribution. The leather is distributed through authorized dealers and leather suppliers, maintaining quality control through Horween's established distribution network.